Clematis spooneri

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Vigorous, deciduous species climber about 8m tall, with slightly hairy, mid-green leaves composed of leaflets and bearing masses of single white flowers to 9cm across, occasionally flushed pink at the centre, on long flower stalks to 19cm in length. Stamens are creamy white and young stems and buds are covered in gold-coloured down, flowering is from late spring to early summer

Scientific classification

Species: Clematis spooneri (Clematis spooneri)
Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Clematis spooneri

Distribution map

Southwestern China

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Clematis spooneri

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Clematis spooneri care guide

Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry

Fertilizing

Balanced clematis feed monthly in spring, higher potash before bloom

Pruning

Pruning (clematis) group 1

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring, semi-ripe cuttings in early summer or layering

Growing

Plant in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. Plant with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. See clematis cultivation

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